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New Source Review (NSR) Permitting

Permit Extensions

Date Title EPA Office Author Issues Addressed
01/31/2014 Guidance on Extension of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits OAQPS Page, Stephen Clarifies EPA position on what constitutes adequate justification for an extension of the 18-month timeframe for commencing construction of a source that has been granted a preconstruction permit under the PSD provisions.
07/05/1985 Revised Draft Policy on Permit Modifications and Extensions CPDD Tyler, Darryl Draft policy for handling changes to sources which have PSD permits and extensions of these permits.
02/04/1987 EPA Region IX Policy on PSD Permit Extensions OAQPS Emison, Gerald Clarifies the criteria EPA examines prior to extending the 18-month commencement of construction deadline found in 40 CFR 52.21 (r)(2).
11/26/1980 Request for Extension on PSD Permit for Indianapolis Power and Light Company OAQPS Barber, Walter Addresses whether decreased consumer demand for a company’s output is a justifiable cause for extending commencement dates in a PSD permit.
06/10/2002 PREPA San Juan Repowering Project Region 2 Riva, Steven Addresses two possible alternatives regarding the future of the San Juan project including: (1) an extension of the 18-month period to construct the project in the existing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit; and (2) installation of a combustion turbine different from the one permitted.

Related Topics: Permit Revisions & Rescissions | Relaxation of Emissions Limits

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